Schools/Local Authorities

Many parents ask our advice on which schools would be the best for a child with a particular type of SEN. As solicitors we are not in a position to give this type of advice. However, we understand that looking for an appropriate school can be a time-consuming task for parents so we have tried to make life easier for them here if researching/comparing schools by providing links here to external websites that may be able to help them.

Most people will want to look at information on their child's current school, the school which the LA may be suggesting that their child go to, or the school/s which they may themselves wish to send their child to. Please note that the school/s may actually be within a different Local Authority so you will need to go to that Authority's page.

You may find it helpful to also see your Local Authority's website under their 'Local Offer' page to see what is available for children/young people with SEN/Disability in your area.

You can search Edubase which is a register of all educational establishments in England and Wales, maintained by the Department for Education.

You can also go here to the Government website called 'Find Your Local Council' which takes you to your LA's website and then in their education section you will hopefully be able to find out about the maintained schools (both Mainstream and Special) that are local to you.

On the Ofsted website you will also be able to find out information about a school's and and an LA's education/care provision (you can also find information regarding the different services that the LA provide for children or young people).